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Fat and unhappy, 34 yr old Yoga/workout advice??

So, I have been an anthletic person my whole life, but as most people run into weither that be career committments, family commitments, or Kid commitments or just being too damn lazy, my physical activity has taken a crap.

Doctor says I should be around 190 llbs, but Im 230. Im 5"ll and am still fairly mobile, but I tire quickly and feel as if Im moving in slow motion sometimes. I need some HELP. No I dont wanna go pay for a trainor or any of that cockamamy commercialized ****. Anybody on her have any advice, I dont even know where to start. I need to lose 40 good llbs and preferrably so they stay off. My self confidence is shot and I feel like a whale and Im 34 yrs old, not too late to actually do something about it.

I know there is no secret pill and Im not afraid to work hard, its just been so long since i worked out regularly that Im just not sure where to start. So bottom line, I want to burn fat and gain muscle, not too much as getting big is not the idea. I want to lean down, yet be strong. Any advice besides the "smart *** ones" would be very helpful. I know I didnt want to do anything commercialized, but if somebody would recomment the Insanity workouts, then I would try it.

I also know that flexabilty also helps in all aspects of life so Im king of interested in starting a yoga class too. Anybody with any experience, or words of wisdom? Thanks again for any advice. Im just a fella trying to better myself to not only feel better about myself but to also make myself more appealing and lead a much healthier lifestyle. Thank you AGAIN!!!!!

Re: Fat and unhappy, 34 yr old Yoga/workout advice??

I wanted to lose a few less pounds than yourself (more like 10) but I found working out was not the only option. I started working out more, but also starting paying more attentinon to how much I ate. I dropped about most of the weight I was looking to lose by just reducing how much I had for breakfast and lunch, and working out 3-4 times a week. Nothing crazy, seemed pretty simple. I have always been thin so maybe I am lucky, but limited how much you eat and what it is seems bo the most important key. Good luck

Re: Fat and unhappy, 34 yr old Yoga/workout advice??

I usually attend 3 to 4 of the rec services yoga classes a week. It started just as a way to appease the wife, but I actually rather enjoy it. I wouldn't recommend trying to learn yourself as you can easily injure yourself and become discouraged.

If you're not a student or staff at ISU, most decent gyms have classes. I just stick with the basic fitness yoga classes.

Re: Fat and unhappy, 34 yr old Yoga/workout advice??

Originally Posted by MC CrappinHawks

So, I have been an anthletic person my whole life, but as most people run into weither that be career committments, family commitments, or Kid commitments or just being too damn lazy, my physical activity has taken a crap.

Doctor says I should be around 190 llbs, but Im 230. Im 5"ll and am still fairly mobile, but I tire quickly and feel as if Im moving in slow motion sometimes. I need some HELP. No I dont wanna go pay for a trainor or any of that cockamamy commercialized shi$. Anybody on her have any advice, I dont even know where to start. I need to lose 40 good llbs and preferrably so they stay off. My self confidence is shot and I feel like a whale and Im 34 yrs old, not too late to actually do something about it.

I know there is no secret pill and Im not afraid to work hard, its just been so long since i worked out regularly that Im just not sure where to start. So bottom line, I want to burn fat and gain muscle, not too much as getting big is not the idea. I want to lean down, yet be strong. Any advice besides the "smart *** ones" would be very helpful. I know I didnt want to do anything commercialized, but if somebody would recomment the Insanity workouts, then I would try it.

I also know that flexabilty also helps in all aspects of life so Im king of interested in starting a yoga class too. Anybody with any experience, or words of wisdom? Thanks again for any advice. Im just a fella trying to better myself to not only feel better about myself but to also make myself more appealing and lead a much healthier lifestyle. Thank you AGAIN!!!!!

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